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Thank you. I've seen some at yard sales for $20.00 and $25.00. Most are 8' in length but lengthening is fairly straight forward. Haven't had to take mine apart except to bring it inside, by removing 4 bolts it breaks down into the 2 ends and the toprail.

Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.

Look what i found on craigs list for 20 bucks! uploadfromtaptalk1357435513503.jpg
Just a little rust but nothing a little paint cant fix. I want to thank you for the inspiration. Also wanted to see how long you made your stand and how long your hammock is. Also, what size bolts did you use?

That's the same stand! Mine was stretched out to 11' with a 10.5' hammock. Construction consist of cutting the toprail at the center, slipping a piece of 1" x hardwood (actual 3/4" x 1 3/4"x approx 8') inside the toprail. Then using the 2 rectangular rails from the swing portion sandwich the toprail and hardwood between the 2 rails and thrubolt with 3 1/2" x 1/4" bolts, qty 5. 1 centered and 2 at each end. Some fresh paint and you'll be hanging. The swing hooks can be used for suspension or threaded hooks can be installed thru the knob holes for a couple of inches more in height. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.

Most of us end up poorer here but richer for being here. Olddog, Fulltime hammocker, 365 nights a year.